Is This Computer Generated “Art of Top Cow” Coloring?
Selling for $24 Paperback and $74 Hardcover on Amazon, the beautifully colored Art of Top Cow cover art is not free of alterations one might wonder to be the result…
Superman’s Pal, Stetson Kennedy
Has Jimmy Olsen ever tried to change the status quo? The schema of Jimmy Olsen that lives in the major metropolitan area of my head is a young, freckle-faced photographer…
How to Read Manga
It’s Backwards?! For first-time readers, manga can seem a bit foreign, but you’ll get used to it quickly. Unlike books in the West, where we read left to right, manga…
Artgerm Interview
Mike and I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stanley Lau, aka “Artgerm,” for an interview. (Thanks, Stanley!) You know him from his incredibly popular DC and Marvel covers,…
Hayao Miyazaki: The Visionary Storyteller Who Enchanted the World
In the realm of animation, few names shine as brightly as Hayao Miyazaki. Born on January 5, 1941, in Tokyo, Japan, Miyazaki has become synonymous with breathtaking visuals, captivating storytelling,…
Death Note, Ethics, and Critical Thinking
By Ryan Howatt I won’t lie, you guys, this one has been a tricky deadline. I was stuck on Ed Piskor’s death for weeks, and anime is a little out…
A Beginner’s Guide to Anime
By Mike Wheeler Anime, the captivating art form originating from Japan, has taken the world by storm, attracting a dedicated and ever-growing fan base. With its diverse array of genres,…
Anime: A Cultural Phenomenon
We just returned from an awesome weekend at C2E2, and there’s no question—the volume of anime-inspired content rivaled that of anything coming from Marvel and DC. It seems to me…
Hard or Soft (Media)? That is the Question
By Ryan Howatt Physical media is over. Why waste your time and effort? There are actually very good ethical and market demand-related reasons to stick with it. The supply of…
The Psychotic Will of Dave Sim
By Ryan Howatt New Head Writer? And he’s Canadian? And he’s going on and on about Dave Sim!? What the hell am I reading!? As a reputable news source for…
